TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Assessing Health and Delivering HealthCare to Older Adults A1 - Mike, Leigh Ann A1 - Marcum, Zachary A. A1 - Gray, Shelly L. A2 - DiPiro, Joseph T. A2 - Yee, Gary C. A2 - Posey, L. Michael A2 - Haines, Stuart T. A2 - Nolin, Thomas D. A2 - Ellingrod, Vicki PY - 2020 T2 - Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 11e AB - KEY CONCEPTS The population of older adults in the United States is increasing and is expected to become more racially and ethnically diverse. The primary goal of care for older adults is to maximize the amount of time they can live independently. Living arrangements of older adults are tied to health and functional status, presence of disabilities, and caregiver ability, rather than chronological age. Geriatric assessment is a multidisciplinary, multifaceted approach to promote wellness and prolong independence. Geriatric syndromes are multifactorial clinical conditions that are linked with poor health outcomes. Pharmacists can play an important role in identifying medications that may be contributing to geriatric syndromes. Transitions of care are common and risky for older adults. Optimal care transitions require teamwork, and the pharmacist’s primary role on the care transitions team is to identify and address current and potential medication-related problems. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182428148 ER -